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Slow the descent speed
Below 10,000 ft you are typically limited to 250 kt indicated (a US rule that much of the world mirrors in some form, though not universally). This forces a deceleration around 10,000 ft whether the profile wants one or not, so plan for it rather than discovering it.
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The threshold, the flare and the hold-off. The approach that led to it is the stabilisation gates below.
One stabilised approach gate: five checks where the approach path is 500 ft above the runway. The 1,000 ft gate was not assessed, because the approach did not join final that far out.
The approach, gate by gate
Side view — the last 920 m of the approach.
Plan view — the full 920 m runway, to the same scale as the side view.
The 117 m touchdown sits inside the full-score zone. The arrival was smooth.
The rest of the report
The flight began with a departure roll from runway 08 at ENSD Sandane Airport, Anda, where the aircraft, a Citation CJ3+ with the registration N60US, took off with a takeoff distance of 439 meters, which accounted for 52% of the runway. The liftoff speed was 138 knots. At the time of departure, the local weather conditions were characterized by a temperature of 12 degrees Celsius and a wind speed of 4 knots from a direction of 100 degrees, resulting in a crosswind of 1 knot and a headwind of 3 knots.
As the aircraft climbed away from the airport, it began its enroute climb 1 mile east of ENSD Sandane Airport, Anda, and Sandane (Vestland, Norway). The climb was steep, with the aircraft ascending from 1,014 feet above sea level to 9,677 feet above sea level, an increase of 8,663 feet, in just 3 minutes, covering a distance of 11 nautical miles. Following the climb, the aircraft entered a level cruise phase, which lasted for 5 minutes and covered a distance of 30 nautical miles, 5 miles south west of Innvik (Vestland, Norway).
As the aircraft continued its journey, it began its enroute descent 1 mile west of Gaupne (Vestland, Norway). The descent was from 9,143 feet above sea level to 2,721 feet above sea level, a decrease of 6,422 feet, in 7 minutes, covering a distance of 13 nautical miles. The final approach to runway 24 at ENSG Sogndal Airport, Haukåsen, was made from the north east, with the aircraft heading 235.0 degrees at 2 nautical miles and 1,082 feet above ground level.
The landing on runway 24 at ENSG Sogndal Airport, Haukåsen, was successful, with the aircraft touching down at a speed of 108 knots and a touchdown distance of 116 meters, which was 50% of the runway length. The touchdown rate was firm at -389 feet per minute, and the runway touchdown alignment was perfect. The local weather conditions at the time of landing were characterized by a temperature of 7 degrees Celsius and a wind speed of 11 knots from a direction of 260 degrees, resulting in a crosswind of 4 knots and a headwind of 11 knots.
Following the landing, the aircraft taxied to the parking area from the runway, taking 1 minute and covering a distance of less than 1 nautical mile. The total flight distance was 57 nautical miles, and the flight duration was 21 minutes. The aircraft used 199 kilograms of fuel during the flight.
The Citation CJ3+ aircraft, registered as N60US, successfully landed at Sogndal Airport, Haukåsen, with a score of 94.5%. The aircraft approached the runway from the north-east, heading 235.0° at a distance of 2 nautical miles and an altitude of 1,082 feet above ground level (agl).
The pilot executed a precise final approach, touching down on runway 24 with a good threshold height. The threshold speed was also satisfactory at 115 knots, indicating a well-controlled descent. The touchdown distance of 116 meters was within acceptable limits, and the touchdown speed of 108 knots was also good, suggesting a smooth landing.
The landing rate was firm at -389 feet per minute (fpm), which is a typical value for a Citation CJ3+. The runway touchdown alignment was perfect, indicating that the pilot maintained a steady course during the approach. The local weather conditions at the time of landing were characterized by a temperature of 7°C and a wind speed of 11 knots from 260°.
The crosswind component was relatively low at 4 knots, while the headwind component was 11 knots, which helped to stabilize the aircraft during the approach. The total landing distance of 461 meters was 50% of the runway length, which is a reasonable value considering the aircraft's size and the wind conditions.
However, there was a slight deviation in the runway rollout alignment, with the aircraft being 11.7 meters off the centerline. This minor deviation may be attributed to the pilot's efforts to maintain control of the aircraft during the rollout phase, which can be challenging, especially in windy conditions. Overall, the landing was successful, and the pilot demonstrated good skills and judgment in executing a safe and controlled touchdown.
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